Associate Commercial Analyst

Role Overview

Associate Commercial Analyst at Bayut | dubizzle, based in the UAE.

Company Overview

Bayut and dubizzle are iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. As part of Dubizzle Group alongside four other classified brands, the company serves more than 123 million monthly users and is committed to delivering the best online search experience across property, jobs, and other verticals.

Role Purpose

Support the sales team in improving processes, services, products, and software through rigorous data analysis. Guide business leaders with a continuous focus on growth, and help build out the dubizzle and Bayut brand through actionable commercial insights and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Target Setting & Performance Tracking

• Support the target-setting process for the Property Inside Sales and Jobs verticals.
• Track performance against targets and monitor business performance through regular reviews.

Reporting & Dashboards

• Build, maintain, and automate dashboards and reports to monitor business performance, sales productivity, operational KPIs, and commercial metrics.
• Develop and maintain self-service reporting tools and data solutions that enable business users to access insights with minimal analyst support.
• Design executive-level dashboards, presentations, and business documentation, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership and client proposals.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business data by validating reports and resolving data quality issues.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Perform deep-dive analysis on high-volume, multi-source datasets to identify business opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Work independently on complex business problems, proactively identifying opportunities for operational improvement and recommending practical, data-backed solutions.
• Deliver analytical projects within agreed timelines while effectively managing multiple priorities and collaborating with other analysts when required.

Market & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor competitor performance, pricing strategies, and business models, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen market positioning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Sales teams to provide analytical insights that support data-driven business strategies and informed decision-making.
• Work closely with the Central Data Team and the Property Inside Sales & Jobs business to facilitate timely delivery of analytical support, reports, dashboards, and data requirements.

Sales Enablement & Client Support

• Spend significant time on the sales floor working closely with the Sales team to understand business challenges, prepare sales enablement kits, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Attend approximately 2–3 client meetings per month to assist Sales Account Managers with analytical insights, business presentations, proposal preparation, and data-driven recommendations.

Financial & Strategic Analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, business planning, and ad hoc commercial analyses in collaboration with the Strategy and Finance teams.
• Assist in managing and monitoring the commercial performance and P&L of the Property and Jobs verticals through regular performance reviews and financial analysis.
• Directly support the Director of Property Inside Sales & Jobs on strategic initiatives, business reviews, commercial analyses, and management consulting-style problem solving.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation initiatives that improve reporting efficiency, streamline business processes, and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities to improve revenue, client success, operational efficiency, and overall business performance through data-driven analysis and actionable insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or Statistics.
• 2–3 years of work experience in a strategy, business analytics, or sales enabler role.
• Close experience working with a product in an internet or e-commerce company.
• Experience in e-commerce, internet, and/or digital media.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in SQL.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence Dashboard Tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate data and information into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Commercial and financial concepts understanding.
• Ability to crunch heavy data, build insights, and drive operational decision-making.
• Great stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Living the team values: Simpler. Better. Faster.

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, high-performing team environment.
• Multicultural environment with over 60 different nationalities.
• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual air ticket allowance.
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.